Name/Title
CoverletEntry/Object ID
2017.2.032Description
Figured coverlet; undyed cotton and rose red, blue, and olive green wool, twill. Selvedges on either side; hemmed top and bottom. Central motif consists of floral medallions. In one medallion large roses encircle an open flower. Another medallion, which is only completely visible once in the coverlet, is composed of a floral wreath encircling an eight-pointed star-like flower. The star flower rests upon a myriad of small flowers. The ground of the coverlet has the appearance of stripes. The borders show an alternating floral and floral within a band design.Collection
Hawthorne Collection (ATHM)Acquisition
Accession
2017.2Credit Line
Transfer from the Hawthorne Collection upon the closing of the ATHM in Lowell, MA in 2017Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Conger, DanielRole
WeaverDate made
1856Place
Town
WolcottCounty
Wayne CountyState/Province
New YorkCountry
United States of AmericaOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Old NumberOther Number
1998.59.40Dimensions
Dimension Notes
Needs measured.